A Shift to Nature

Nature is under increasing pressure, and wildflowers in Norway are in decline. These wildflowers, commonly found in meadows and fields, provide essential food for pollinators such as bees, bumblebees, and other insects. Insect populations are falling rapidly. Around 200 wild bee species in Norway are now endangered, and insects play a crucial role in supporting our food production systems.

At the initiative of Storebrand, Skift is launching a pilot project that invites members, public agencies, private companies, and other partners to change their attitudes and practices toward more sustainable and nature-friendly property management.

The business community manages large areas of land and property. Skift believes that, through small and practical steps, these spaces can be made more nature-friendly. Today, much of the outdoor space around both public and private buildings is dominated by lawns. This monoculture of grass, often called a "green desert," contributes little to biodiversity.

Asplan Viak has established a knowledge base that shows five proposals for how to transform lawns from monoculture to nature with greater ecological diversity. Read more on the project page for "Skift til natur" (in Norwegian) and our other nature initiatives here (in Norwegian).